Introduction COVID-19 is caused by SARS-CoV-2, which is easily transmitted through droplets and can survive for some time on surfaces. Because the virus spreads quickly, maintaining physical distance, individual hygiene, and wearing a mask are essential for prevention.1 Many countries imposed lockdowns that prevented people from entering and leaving countries […]
Mental
Peter’s Take is a biweekly opinion column. The views expressed are solely the author’s. One in five adults in the United States experiences a mental illness or mental health crisis every year. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people ages ten to thirty-four. Arlington is not exempt. Virginia’s […]
RALEIGH North Carolina hospitals that were stretched to their limits during the coronavirus pandemic have seen a dramatic decrease in the number of COVID-19 patients this spring. But now hospitals say they’re struggling with another health crisis, one that predates the pandemic but has been made worse by it, and […]
After experiencing a suicidal crisis earlier this year, Melinda, a Massachusetts 13-year-old, was forced to remain 17 days in the local hospital’s emergency room while she waited for a space to open up at a psychiatric treatment facility. She was only allowed to use her phone an hour a day […]
During a typical year, the pediatric emergency room staff at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood would be preparing for a summer lull. But like last year, this one hasn’t been typical. Amid a surge in behavioral health issues that has overwhelmed children’s hospitals across the country, South Florida has […]
Need help? If you or a loved one are experiencing a behavioral health crisis, call 800-252-0227 for The Brien Center’s 24/7 crisis hotline or the Samaritans’ 24/7 hotline at 877-870-4673. You also can contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741. PITTSFIELD — In May, Ana was admitted […]
It’s not every day that a new song and its corresponding music video promotes mental health in such a forward way like 19-year-old artist Grace Gaustad’s “93 Days.” The new single, which tells the story of a young person seeking help and healing from trauma by visiting a therapist, shows […]